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The Wayward Cloud

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2005 | 114 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Mary Poppins, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Hsiao-Kang, now working as an adult movie actor, meets Shiang-chyi once again. Meanwhile, the city of Taipei faces a water shortage that makes the sales of watermelons skyrocket.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 Berlin award: Silver Bear Jury Prize. Plus 1 other award.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 16K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tsai Ming-liang

  • Lee Kang-shengTaiwanese Porn Actor
  • Chen Shiang-ChyiNational Museum Narrator
  • Lu Yi-chingTaiwanese Porn Actress
  • Yang Kuei-meiImaginary girl
  • Sumomo YozakuraJapanese Porn Star
  • Lam Fai-Kan
  • Siu Wun-Man
  • Shu-Mei Hung
  • Huan-Wen Hsiao
  • Hui-Xun Lin